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...to the video head and tape. This symbol is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only. • Keep the unit and cassettes away ...extended period of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your authority to persons. However, there is no ... or in a place subject to rain or moisture. Owner's record The model and serial numbers are cautioned that may cause harmful interference... receiver. • Connect the equipment into the outlet, contact your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. To disconnect the cord, pull it any ...
...to the video head and tape. This symbol is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only. • Keep the unit and cassettes away ...extended period of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your authority to persons. However, there is no ... or in a place subject to rain or moisture. Owner's record The model and serial numbers are cautioned that may cause harmful interference... receiver. • Connect the equipment into the outlet, contact your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. To disconnect the cord, pull it any ...
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... dangerous voltage points or short out parts that it . Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for necessary ventilation. Grounding or Polarization This set with a three-wire grounding type plug (a plug having one described in a fire or electric shock. This is...
... dangerous voltage points or short out parts that it . Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for necessary ventilation. Grounding or Polarization This set with a three-wire grounding type plug (a plug having one described in a fire or electric shock. This is...
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... Cover Quick reference to the provisions of the copyright laws. Caution Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may require authorization from Gemstar Development Corporation. Unauthorized recording of such material may be copyrighted. Table of contents 5 Getting Started Table of contents ... : Setting up the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-N700 only) Basic Operations 30 Playing a tape 33 Recording TV programs 36 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-N700 only) 39 Setting the timer manually 42 Locking the VCR (Child Lock) Additional Operations...
... Cover Quick reference to the provisions of the copyright laws. Caution Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may require authorization from Gemstar Development Corporation. Unauthorized recording of such material may be copyrighted. Table of contents 5 Getting Started Table of contents ... : Setting up the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-N700 only) Basic Operations 30 Playing a tape 33 Recording TV programs 36 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-N700 only) 39 Setting the timer manually 42 Locking the VCR (Child Lock) Additional Operations...
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SLV-N700 is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "SLV-N700 only." 6 Unpacking Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your model name The instructions in operation is the model used for the 2 models: SLV-N700 and SLV-N500. Any difference in this manual are for illustration purposes. Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • Size AA (R6) batteries • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors Check your VCR.
SLV-N700 is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "SLV-N700 only." 6 Unpacking Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your model name The instructions in operation is the model used for the 2 models: SLV-N700 and SLV-N500. Any difference in this manual are for illustration purposes. Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • Size AA (R6) batteries • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors Check your VCR.
Operating Instructions
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... 25. Getting Started Hookup 1 : VCR setup Plug the VCR into the AC outlet. AC power cord to French or Spanish, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on page 21. You have now completed VCR setup. When Auto preset is incorrect, or "--:--" appears in the display window, see "Step 6 : ..., the current time appears in the AC power cord for the first time after you plug in the display window. To add or disable channels manually, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on the VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you ...
... 25. Getting Started Hookup 1 : VCR setup Plug the VCR into the AC outlet. AC power cord to French or Spanish, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on page 21. You have now completed VCR setup. When Auto preset is incorrect, or "--:--" appears in the display window, see "Step 6 : ..., the current time appears in the AC power cord for the first time after you plug in the display window. To add or disable channels manually, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on the VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you ...
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...outlet The VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. To add or disable channels manually, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on page 21. AC power cord to French or Spanish, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on the VCR continuously for the first time after you connect the AC power...remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the display window. If this happens, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on page 17. Hookups 15 The clock is plugged into the AC outlet. The VCR automatically presets the VCR's clock and ...
...outlet The VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. To add or disable channels manually, see "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on page 21. AC power cord to French or Spanish, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on the VCR continuously for the first time after you connect the AC power...remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the display window. If this happens, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on page 17. Hookups 15 The clock is plugged into the AC outlet. The VCR automatically presets the VCR's clock and ...
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When using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to the VCR using a cable box, turn it on the VCR and the TV. Step 5 : Setting the clock Using the Auto Clock Set feature Some ... are used, set the clock. Your VCR can pick up this time signal to automatically set the "VCR Output CH" to "Clock set the time manually (page 21).
When using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to the VCR using a cable box, turn it on the VCR and the TV. Step 5 : Setting the clock Using the Auto Clock Set feature Some ... are used, set the clock. Your VCR can pick up this time signal to automatically set the "VCR Output CH" to "Clock set the time manually (page 21).
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If so, set the clock manually (page 21). • If there are only a few channels in your area that carries a time signal in your area. Notes • The clock cannot be set automatically if you leave the cable box on. 20 Setting the clock If nothing happens even after you wait about 20 minutes, set the clock manually (page 21). • If you made Hookup 3, make sure you do not receive a channel that carry time signals, setting the clock automatically may take up to about 20 minutes.
If so, set the clock manually (page 21). • If there are only a few channels in your area that carries a time signal in your area. Notes • The clock cannot be set automatically if you leave the cable box on. 20 Setting the clock If nothing happens even after you wait about 20 minutes, set the clock manually (page 21). • If you made Hookup 3, make sure you do not receive a channel that carry time signals, setting the clock automatically may take up to about 20 minutes.
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... 1 MENU Press MENU. PLAY OK CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL Select : Vv Set : OK Quit : MENU 3 Press M/m to select MANUAL, then press OK. If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VCR indicator in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (...page 52). Getting Started Using Manual Clock Set Before you start... • Turn on the VCR and the TV. •...
... 1 MENU Press MENU. PLAY OK CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL Select : Vv Set : OK Quit : MENU 3 Press M/m to select MANUAL, then press OK. If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VCR indicator in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (...page 52). Getting Started Using Manual Clock Set Before you start... • Turn on the VCR and the TV. •...
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... If your area using automatic presetting methods. If you have already decided which channels you wish to preset, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VCR indicator in the VCR's display window. 1 MENU Press MENU. 2 Press M/m to move the cursor (B)... to either channel. When using manual presetting methods (page 25). Presetting all receivable channels automatically Before you preset the receivable channels in your...
... If your area using automatic presetting methods. If you have already decided which channels you wish to preset, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VCR indicator in the VCR's display window. 1 MENU Press MENU. 2 Press M/m to move the cursor (B)... to either channel. When using manual presetting methods (page 25). Presetting all receivable channels automatically Before you preset the receivable channels in your...
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If both are used, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VCR indicator in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 52). If your TV is connected to the VCR using a cable box, turn it on the VCR and the TV. MENU M/m/ Getting Started Presetting/disabling channels manually Before you start... • Turn on . • Set the "VCR Output CH" to "3CH" or "4CH" in the VCR's display window. 123 456 789 0 Number buttons ENTER CH +/- When using A/V connections, set the "VCR Output CH" to either channel.
If both are used, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VCR indicator in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 52). If your TV is connected to the VCR using a cable box, turn it on the VCR and the TV. MENU M/m/ Getting Started Presetting/disabling channels manually Before you start... • Turn on . • Set the "VCR Output CH" to "3CH" or "4CH" in the VCR's display window. 123 456 789 0 Number buttons ENTER CH +/- When using A/V connections, set the "VCR Output CH" to either channel.
Operating Instructions
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...with its safety tab in the TV program guide. When using the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-N700 only) Just enter the PlusCode number listed in place. Make sure the tape is set...Turn on . • Insert a tape with manual timer settings at one time. The date, time and channel number of that the VCR clock is longer than the total recording time. ?/1 123 456 789 0 VCR Plus...+ Number buttons MENU M/m/ Before you start... • Check that program are set automatically. Recording TV programs using a cable box...
...with its safety tab in the TV program guide. When using the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-N700 only) Just enter the PlusCode number listed in place. Make sure the tape is set...Turn on . • Insert a tape with manual timer settings at one time. The date, time and channel number of that the VCR clock is longer than the total recording time. ?/1 123 456 789 0 VCR Plus...+ Number buttons MENU M/m/ Before you start... • Check that program are set automatically. Recording TV programs using a cable box...
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Make sure the tape is set to the correct time. • Turn on . • Insert a tape with the VCR plus+ system at one time. Setting the timer manually If the VCR Plus+ system is not available in place. Before you start... • Check that the VCR clock is longer than the total recording time. 123 456 789 0 ?/1 CH +/- INPUT SELECT MENU M/m/ When using a cable box, turn it on the VCR and the TV and set the timer to record programs. You can preset up to eight programs together with its safety tab in your area, follow the instructions below to set it to the video channel.
Make sure the tape is set to the correct time. • Turn on . • Insert a tape with the VCR plus+ system at one time. Setting the timer manually If the VCR Plus+ system is not available in place. Before you start... • Check that the VCR clock is longer than the total recording time. 123 456 789 0 ?/1 CH +/- INPUT SELECT MENU M/m/ When using a cable box, turn it on the VCR and the TV and set the timer to record programs. You can preset up to eight programs together with its safety tab in your area, follow the instructions below to set it to the video channel.
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PLAY OK 4 Set the channel number, start and stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP. 40 Setting the timer manually PLAY To enter another setting, press M/m to be set /check," then press OK. The TIMER indicator appears in the "CH" position. ..., press < to return to that is flashing. 2 Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to the row that setting and reset. For details, see "Daily/weekly recording" below. CH START STOP DATE SPD OK Select : Bb Set : Vv End : OK Quit : MENU 3 If necessary, press M/m to move the cursor (B) ...
PLAY OK 4 Set the channel number, start and stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP. 40 Setting the timer manually PLAY To enter another setting, press M/m to be set /check," then press OK. The TIMER indicator appears in the "CH" position. ..., press < to return to that is flashing. 2 Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to the row that setting and reset. For details, see "Daily/weekly recording" below. CH START STOP DATE SPD OK Select : Bb Set : Vv End : OK Quit : MENU 3 If necessary, press M/m to move the cursor (B) ...
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... 1 month later t (dates count down) t the current date To use the VCR after using the VCR. You can also use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press ?/1. Press M to keep the tape speed, set the channel, you press m, the indication changes as shown below. To check, change the ...indication in reverse order. Setting the timer manually 41 If you want to change or cancel the program setting, see "Checking/changing/canceling timer settings" on page 46. • When you ...
... 1 month later t (dates count down) t the current date To use the VCR after using the VCR. You can also use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press ?/1. Press M to keep the tape speed, set the channel, you press m, the indication changes as shown below. To check, change the ...indication in reverse order. Setting the timer manually 41 If you want to change or cancel the program setting, see "Checking/changing/canceling timer settings" on page 46. • When you ...
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...buttons. TRACKING Tracking meter Note • The auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to display the tracking meter. In this case, manually adjust the tracking. To resume automatic tracking adjustment, eject the tape and reinsert it. Adjusting the picture (tracking) Although the ...VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the recording is in the LP mode on the VCR to work with tapes recorded in poor condition. on other VCRs. Additional Operations Adjusting the picture (tracking) 51 Press TRACKING ...
...buttons. TRACKING Tracking meter Note • The auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to display the tracking meter. In this case, manually adjust the tracking. To resume automatic tracking adjustment, eject the tape and reinsert it. Adjusting the picture (tracking) Although the ...VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the recording is in the LP mode on the VCR to work with tapes recorded in poor condition. on other VCRs. Additional Operations Adjusting the picture (tracking) 51 Press TRACKING ...
Marketing Specifications
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...Sony. Sony, AutoClock, and ChildLoc, are registered US marks. Features and specifications are property of Unit) Video Outputs • RF A/V Output x 1 • Composite Video Output x 1 Audio Inputs • Audio Line Inputs x 2 (One On the Front) Audio Outputs • Audio Line Output x 1 General • Power Requirements: AC120V, 60Hz Accessories Supplied Accessories • Instruction Manual... 3.7" x 9.8" (355.6 x 93.98 x 248.92mm) • Approx. Key Technology SLV-N500 HiFi VHS Video Cassette Recorder OUT IN RF IN RF OUT Flash Rewind Rewinds a T-120 tape in about 60 seconds....
...Sony. Sony, AutoClock, and ChildLoc, are registered US marks. Features and specifications are property of Unit) Video Outputs • RF A/V Output x 1 • Composite Video Output x 1 Audio Inputs • Audio Line Inputs x 2 (One On the Front) Audio Outputs • Audio Line Output x 1 General • Power Requirements: AC120V, 60Hz Accessories Supplied Accessories • Instruction Manual... 3.7" x 9.8" (355.6 x 93.98 x 248.92mm) • Approx. Key Technology SLV-N500 HiFi VHS Video Cassette Recorder OUT IN RF IN RF OUT Flash Rewind Rewinds a T-120 tape in about 60 seconds....